At SGA we are committed to creating sustainable communities through our dedication to Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD). SGA integrates and supports ESD principles through our innovative approach to architecture, and are recognised as being one of New Zealand’s leading practices in this field. We aim to produce passive buildings which have minimal ecological footprints. SGA are also proud signatories of Architects Declare, a movement in the architectural industry that aims to combat climate breakdown and biodiversity loss through conscious and regenerative design.

Our holistic view of sustainability considers environmental, social and economic factors during the design process to form the basis of all designs.

SGA’s sustainability performance criteria include a number of objectives;

• Responsive to the local climate

• Maximise the use of natural and renewable resources - sun, water, earth and air

• Integrate passive solar design, including natural ventilation

• Minimise CO2 generating factors associated with buildings

• Reduce and recycle waste through consideration in design and prefabrication

• Minimise demand for energy

• Flexibility of use to meet changing needs

• Use of robust and low maintenance materials and finishes where appropriate

• Use of recycled materials where appropriate

• The creation of a healthy environment.